Tow with confidence

You know you want to tow. And we know the Chevrolet Silverado can get the job done. Keep reading to find out how the Silverado will handle your towing needs.

Tow with confidence

You know you want to tow. And we know the Chevrolet Silverado can get the job done. Keep reading to find out how the Silverado will handle your towing needs.

Silverado LTZ Premium : Towing glossary

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your load trailer combined. Silverado LTZ Premium’s GCM is 7,160kg⁺.

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle – without payload or driver – with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado’s Kerb Mass 2,544KG⁺.

Gross vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also Known as the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), this is the actual weight of the vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverado LTZ Premium’s GVM is 3,300kg⁺.

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. when loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado LTZ Premium’s maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg⁺.

Maximum To Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado LTZ maximum tow ball weight is 422kg⁺.

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado LTZ Premium has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado LTZ Premium can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.5 tonnes⁺. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg⁺.

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado’s maximum payload is 756kg⁺.

Silverado LT Trail Boss : Towing glossary

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your load trailer combined. Silverado LT Trail Boss’ GCM is 6,804kg⁺.

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle – without payload or driver – with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado’s Kerb Mass 2,481KG⁺.

Gross vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also Known as the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), this is the actual weight of the vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverado LT Trail Boss’ GVM is 3,221kg⁺.

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. when loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado LT Trail Boss’ maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg⁺.

Maximum To Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado LT Trail Boss’ maximum tow ball weight is 422kg⁺.

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado LTZ Premium has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado LT Trail Boss can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.2 tonnes⁺. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg⁺.

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado LT Trail Boss’ maximum payload is 740kg⁺.

Silverado HD LTZ Premium: Towing glossary

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your load trailer combined. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s GCM is 12,474kg⁺.

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle – without payload or driver – with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s Kerb Mass 3,752KG⁺.

Gross vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also Known as the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), this is the actual weight of the vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s GVM is 4,495kg⁺under NB1 Category and 5,148kg⁺under NB2⁺Category.

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. when loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum rear axle load is 2,994kg⁺.

Maximum To Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum tow ball weight is 450kg⁺.

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado LTZ Premium has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado HD LTZ Premium can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.5 tonnes⁺. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg⁺.

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum payload is 743kg⁺under NB1 Category and 1,396kg⁺under NB2⁺Category.

Advanced Trailering Tech

Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert^†, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE HOOK-UP – Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert^†, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

TOW/HAUL REMINDER – Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert^†, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

TRAILER THEFT ALERT – Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert^†, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

AUTO & CRUISE GRADE BRAKING – Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert^†, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

StabiliTrak ELECTRONIC STABILTY CONTROL – Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert^†, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL – Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert^†, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

HILL START ASSIT – Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert^†, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL – Working in conjunction with the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, the Trailer Sway Control feature on Silverado can sense trailer sway and can automatically apply the vehicle and trailer brakes and reduce engine power, if necessary, to help you get back on track.

TRAILER TYRE-PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MONITOR SYSTEM – Working in conjunction with the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, the Trailer Sway Control feature on Silverado can sense trailer sway and can automatically apply the vehicle and trailer brakes and reduce engine power, if necessary, to help you get back on track.